1983 BMW 323 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 323 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1983 BMW 323. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 323 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 323 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 323 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2315 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |